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Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Garuda's new era service
Garuda's new era service Garuda must be the only airline in the world that could shut the doors of an airplane while my daughter (three-and-a-half years old), my husband and myself were exactly five steps away from the plane, and another five steps away from our seats.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Workers resume blockade at KPC as talks collapse
Workers resume blockade at KPC as talks collapse JAKARTA (JP): Coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) stopped operations on Tuesday for a second time in less than five weeks after striking workers resumed their blockade in the Sanggata regency, East Kalimantan.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Rupiah's rebound helps lift regional currencies
Rupiah's rebound helps lift regional currencies SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed late Tuesday, with the beleaguered Indonesian rupiah regaining some ground as investors unwound their long-dollar positions, dealers said.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Merrill sees Asia gains from gradual U.S. slowdown
Merrill sees Asia gains from gradual U.S. slowdown BANGKOK (Reuters): The U.S. economy is likely to slow down only gradually and will continue to draw high technology products from Asia, U.S. investment bank Merrill Lynch said on Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on July 18, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,995.00 9,995.00 9,448.00 9,542.00Australian dollar 1 5,257.58 5,847.08 5,522.36 5,582.07Austrian schilling 1 611.46 679.80 642.26 648.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Grieving woman survives fall
Grieving woman survives fall BANDUNG, West Java: A young women miraculously survived after throwing herself out of the fifth floor of the Al-Islam Hospital here on Tuesday in an attempted suicide.The woman, identified as Lina, 24, was still in coma Tuesday evening.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Three die as Ambon conflict nears military HQ
Three die as Ambon conflict nears military HQ AMBON, Maluku (JP): Three people were killed on Tuesday as sectarian clashes in Ambon moved closer to the military headquarters in downtown Ambon, witnesses said.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Indonesia's Dede Suhendar advances in Future-3
Indonesia's Dede Suhendar advances in Future-3 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian tennis player Dede Suhendar Dinata cruised to the men's singles second round of the Extra Joss men's Future-3 on Tuesday after outclassing fellow countryman Andrian Raturandang 6-2, 6-2 in a second-day first round match at the...
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
No need to summon Gen. Tyasno: Prosecutor
No need to summon Gen. Tyasno: Prosecutor JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutor Soejitno rejected on Tuesday a proposal to summon Army chief Gen. Tyasno Sudarto to testify as a witness in a Rp 19.2 billion (US$2.1 million) counterfeit money case at the Central Jakarta District Court.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Vice 'restaurant' busted in KL
Vice 'restaurant' busted in KL KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Police in the Malaysian capital busted a "restaurant" run by pimps which offered foreign prostitutes on the menu instead of regular meals, a news report said on Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Amendments to law on national films sought
Amendments to law on national films soughtBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): Law No. 8/1992 on films, containing 48 articles, is considered to be dominated by the administrative power in respect of national film development and growth.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
IBRA to invite tenders for BCA building today
IBRA to invite tenders for BCA building today JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will open the international tender sale of Wisma Bank Central Asia (BCA) office building from July 18 to Aug. 23, according to the agency asset disposal division head Dasa Sutantio.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
RI men still lackluster about contraception
RI men still lackluster about contraceptionBy Injil Abu Bakar DENPASAR, Bali (JP): On June 29, in honor of National Family Day, State Minister of the Empowerment of Women Khofifah Indar Parawansa spoke up for Indonesian women by decrying abuses that occurred during the Soeharto era family planning...
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Malaysian palm oil eases
Malaysian palm oil eases KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil market eased further at the close on Tuesday on lingering uncertainty following bearish July 1-15 export data.The benchmark third position October futures contract fell seven ringgit at 1,040 ringgit (US$273.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Govt finally reshuffles top management of BRI
Govt finally reshuffles top management of BRI JAKARTA (JP): After months of controversy, the government announced on Tuesday that it reshuffled the top management of state Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) to allow recapitalization of the bank to proceed.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
'Petai' thief mobbed to death
'Petai' thief mobbed to death BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: A young man from Wonocipto village, Sigaluh district, was mobbed to death for stealing some of his neighbor's petai tree, a bean tree with a sharp odor.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Rupiah must be replaced
Rupiah must be replacedFrom Bisnis IndonesiaIn view of the performance of the rupiah to the U.S. dollar this year, which has dipped as low as Rp 9,500, efforts must be made to prevent it from sliding further in the region of Rp 17,000.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaExhibitions * Photo Exhibition at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), until July 30. * Textile Exhibition, Workshop: Gedog Tuban woven textile, at Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Phone: 031 545 4333), July 19.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
RI turmoil unlikely to spark currency contagion
RI turmoil unlikely to spark currency contagion SINGAPORE (AFP): The political crisis gripping Indonesia which has battered the rupiah is unlikely to spark another regional currency meltdown, European bank ABN AMRO said in a report received here Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:30 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Talk Show 5:30 TVRI News (in English) 6:30 Cultural Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sport News 8:30 Talk Show 9:00 News...
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Force of 28,270 to secure MPR session
Force of 28,270 to secure MPR session JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Rusdihardjo said on Tuesday 28,270 personnel from the police, the military and the People's Security (Kamra) would be deployed to secure the upcoming General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) next month.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
RI recovery: A distant mirage
RI recovery: A distant mirage The following is the first of two articles on economic recovery by Sidhesh Kaul, a regional commentator on political and economic issues based in Jakarta. JAKARTA (JP): The statutory auditors for the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) recently released their...
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Utut last at Beijing
Utut last at Beijing JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian top men's chess player Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto suffered a humiliating loss at the Tan Chin Nam Cup championships at Hua Yuan Hotel, Beijing, after bowing out to GM Alexander Onischuk (elo rating 2627) of the Ukraine in the 30th move of the last...
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Golkar attacks government policy
Golkar attacks government policy JAKARTA (JP): The Golkar Party launched a stinging attack on the government of President Abdurrahman Wahid on Tuesday saying that inconsistent and controversial policies have pushed the nation closer to the brink of the country's worst multidimensional crisis.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Bakrie Finance survives claim for bankruptcy
Bakrie Finance survives claim for bankruptcy JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court has overruled its earlier decision that declared PT Bakrie Finance Corporation bankrupt, according to Bakrie's lawyer.Jonson Hutajulu said on Tuesday that the verdict was issued by the Supreme Court's review panel of three...
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Alwi plans Maluku diplomacy at ASEAN meeting
Alwi plans Maluku diplomacy at ASEAN meeting JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab plans to use next week's meeting with world and regional leaders in Bangkok to explain Indonesia's efforts to restore peace in Maluku.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Soccer clubs gear up for league's semifinals
Soccer clubs gear up for league's semifinals JAKARTA (JP): PSM Makassar of South Sulawesi and home favorite Persija remained the strongest candidates to win the Bank Mandiri national soccer league semifinals at Senayan Stadium Thursday.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Gasoline disappears in the city of Malang
Gasoline disappears in the city of Malang MALANG, East Java (JP): A shortage of gasoline continued to disrupt urban transportation in the city of Malang, some 90 kilometers south of Surabaya on Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Over 55,000 refugees flee violence in Aceh
Over 55,000 refugees flee violence in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Over 55,000 refugees are temporarily sheltered in makeshift tents across five regencies in Aceh following unceasing conflicts involving security forces, separatists rebels and armed gangs in the province.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Mar'ie leads IBRA's committee
Mar'ie leads IBRA's committee JAKARTA (JP): Former finance minister Mar'ie Muhammad has been named chairman of the oversight committee of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).Minister of Finance Bambang Sudibyo said on Monday his office had also appointed Syafruddin Arsyad Temenggung as...
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Officials query police commitment in backup
Officials query police commitment in backup JAKARTA (JP): City officials blamed the police and military on Tuesday for providing inadequate numbers of personnel to back up an operation against public order violators on the capital's streets.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Local businessman attacks Chilean soccer player at disco
Local businessman attacks Chilean soccer player at disco JAKARTA (JP): Chilean soccer player Nelson Hernan Leon Sanchez was admitted to hospital early on Tuesday morning after allegedly being attacked by a man at Stadium discotheque on Jl. Hayam Wuruk, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
RP kidnappers raise ransom demand: Sources
RP kidnappers raise ransom demand: Sources JOLO, Philippines (Agencies): Moro extremist kidnappers on Tuesday raised their ransom demand for a group of Malaysians among 38 hostages they are holding in the southern Philippines, a day after releasing an ailing German woman captive, sources said.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Lippo to open factory outlet in Karawaci
Lippo to open factory outlet in Karawaci JAKARTA (JP): Giant retailer PT Lippo Supermall will launch Factory Outlet Supermall Karawaci in August, offering merchandise with far lower prices than those offered by other shops.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Portuguese cartography at Museum Sejarah
Portuguese cartography at Museum SejarahBy Boy de Waart JAKARTA (JP): Looking for a piece of history? Go and check out the exhibition currently on at the Museum Sejarah Jakarta.The exhibition, Cartography of the West-East Encounter, will run until July 26 and is the fruit of cooperation between the...
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
RI rules out foreign troops for Maluku
RI rules out foreign troops for Maluku JAKARTA (JP): Top government officials rebuffed suggestions on Monday that foreign troops be stationed in the Maluku islands, saying steps were already being taken to end the violence in the area.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Muladi insists on Chief Justice post
Muladi insists on Chief Justice post JAKARTA (JP): Shaking off rumors of sex and financial scandals, former justice minister Muladi told a "fit and proper" hearing for new justices at the House of Representatives on Monday that he wants no less than the top Supreme Court job.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Bimantara to sell its affiliate firms
Bimantara to sell its affiliate firms JAKARTA (Dow Jones): Indonesian diversified holding company PT Bimantara Citra announced Monday that it plans to sell 46.57 million shares, or a 13.5 percent stake, in its affiliate hotelier PT Plaza Indonesia.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Australian business directory
Australian business directory JAKARTA (JP): The Australian ambassador to Indonesia, John McCarthy, will introduce the 2000/2001 Directory of Australian Businesses in Indonesia at his residence here on Wednesday.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Malaysia's palm oil prices rebound but outlook uncertain
Malaysia's palm oil prices rebound but outlook uncertain KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded from early losses on short covering, but the outlook remained uncertain following bearish July 1-15 export figures, traders said on Monday.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Titanium deposits row heats up in Kenya
Titanium deposits row heats up in KenyaBy Sam Aola MOMBASA, Kenya (AFP): Mineral-rich sands on Kenya's south coast have provoked an escalating row involving a Canadian mining company, local residents and environmental pressure groups.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Land disputes hampering E. Timor's development
Land disputes hampering E. Timor's development DILI, East Timor (AP): No one knows who really owns the blackened, burned-out building where Canadian businessman Kirk MacManus is trying to set up East Timor's first supermarket.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Oil-rich Brunei declares sweeping economic reforms
Oil-rich Brunei declares sweeping economic reforms BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP): Mindful that its vast oil resources would run out in 25 years, Brunei on Sunday announced sweeping economic reforms including plans to impose income taxes, slash subsidies and set up a regional financial hub.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Government soon to complete reform targets
Government soon to complete reform targets JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie expressed optimism on Monday all reform targets agreed to with the International Monetary Fund would be achieved before Thursday's deadline.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
JICT's new shipping service
JICT's new shipping service JAKARTA (JP): Port operator Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) announced on Monday a new ship providing service at its Jakarta container terminal.The MV Sky Bright, owned by Taiwanese firm Cheng Lie Navigation Company, already operates a once weekly...
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Rice production at risk in Vietnam
Rice production at risk in Vietnam HANOI (AP): Worsening floods are threatening rice production in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, officials said on Monday.More than 40 percent of 558,000 hectares of paddies are under water in An Giang, Dong Thap and Long An provinces in the extreme south of the country.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Investigating wealth a foregone conclusion
Investigating wealth a foregone conclusion It took only 10 minutes for the House of Representatives (DPR), in a plenary session attended by 58 members (which is less than required quorum), to approve 45 names to sit on a commission to investigate the wealth of civil servants.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Gus Dur's leadership and Indonesia's survival
Gus Dur's leadership and Indonesia's survivalBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): Many have asked whether President Abdurrahman Wahid can survive the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) session next month, such is the amount of criticism that has been directed against him over the last two months.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Mahathir's 20th year in power
Mahathir's 20th year in powerBy Eileen Ng KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, the country's longest-serving leader, is to start his 20th year in office Sunday without any sign he will soon hand over the reins of power, analysts and politicians say.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Low rhino numbers in Ujung Kulon concern park officials, experts
Low rhino numbers in Ujung Kulon concern park officials, expertsBy Pandaya UJUNG KULON, West Java (JP): There is nothing more enigmatic than the Javan rhino, as far as the famed Ujung Kulon National Park is concerned.